Image-Guided SRT versus Mohs Surgery
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- Опубліковано 16 лип 2024
- Dermatologists have often recommended Mohs surgery to their patients for the treatment of basal and squamous cell carcinomas. In this video, dermatologists compare Mohs to Image-Guided Superficial Radiotherapy (IG-SRT), the non-surgical gold standard for treatment of basal and squamous cell carcinomas. www.skincureoncology.com
My doctor found a basal cell carcinoma on my nose. He referred me to a dermatologist. She got a biopsy and scheduled me for surgery and an appointment with a plastic surgeon. No discussion of any other type of treatment. I did the research myself and found someone who did a video on UA-cam about what it's like to have MOHS surgery. I was awake and scared for several nights when I found out about this type of I-G SRT treatment. Now, I'm ready to get this taken care of!
Hi , same here I couldn’t sleep at Night after i saw Mohs surgery , i have BCC on my upper lip ,can you let me know if you started your radiotherapy already ?
@@gorimaggie I’m taking a capsule called Erivedge every day . Three weeks of this and the “tumor” on my nose has shrunk considerably. I will do this for two more weeks. Then radiation.
@@gorimaggie I’ve been taking Erivedge for a few months, one capsule a day. The entire lesion almost covering my nose is practically gone! Maybe no radiotherapy, I’ll know next month when I’m done with the meds.
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I researched this method as well, however, after careful understanding of details, I decided to have Moh's surgery for treatment for a spot of BCC on side of my nose. It's the gold-standard for removal of BCC cancer and radiation can cause cancer years down the road. The irony ! Everyone has to decide for themselves. My doctor was able to stitch the pass area (hole) and it doesn't even show. My scar will be aligned with the natural crease on the side of my nose. I can share photos if anyone needs them. May God bless us all as we share information and support.
Yes, radiation causes cancer, but not the radiation used for skin cancer treatment.
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun’s rays and tanning beds is the leading cause of skin cancer. The best way to prevent skin cancer is to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a skin protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher and to avoid the use of tanning beds and sun lamps.
It is important to remember that up to half of all people who have had one skin cancer will have another within 5 years. Sometimes, that new skin cancer is mistaken for the old skin cancer coming back. Some people think that the radiation treatment caused a new skin cancer, when it is likely from the sun’s damaging rays. Getting full-body skin checks and having open, honest conversations with your dermatologist are important for those at risk for skin cancer.
www.gentlecure.com/about-ig-srt/radiation-treatment/
As with any medical procedure, there are some potential side effects of Image-Guided SRT.
> The most common side effects are usually mild to moderate irritation, redness, thinning, or breakdown of the skin that was treated, which may increase the risk for a skin infection.
> These side effects can be cared for by your doctor and usually go away within 2 to 6 weeks after treatment ends.
> Some people may notice that the skin that was treated becomes darker or lighter. Hair loss may also happen to the skin that was treated.
> Rare side effects include a skin ulcer that does not heal and another cancer forming in the same area 20 to 40 years after treatment
www.gentlecure.com/about-ig-srt/
Does insurance cover this? I hate having so many surgeries I’ve had 5 Mohs so far and I’m beginning to feel like Frankenstein!
While many insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, cover Image-Guided SRT, you will need to consult with a dermatology practice offering the treatment to verify your insurance coverage.
I had a bcc on my medical canthus. I had surgery with a reconstruction flap .Now I find out that they didn't remove all of the cancer .I have been told I need further surgery or radiotherapy. The problem is any further surgery will probably involve eye lid reconstruction ,or have the radiotherapy but I'm a bit concerned what the radiotherapy will do to my eye
How do you find a doctor that offers IG-SRT? I have called all over the place and nobody offers it close to me. The closest is 90 min. one way. If it was just a couple treatments, I'd go, but 15-20 treatments is so much traveling.
Dermatologists across the country are adding GentleCure on a regular basis. You can also ask your doctor to add it as a treatment option.
If you haven't already done so, please visit GentleCure.com/ig-srt-locations to find the cities near you where Image-Guided SRT is available. For additional details, contact a Skin Cancer Information Specialist at 855-782-0740 or GentleCure.com/Contact-Us. Thanks
I have basal cell carcinoma on my eyelid
My dermatologist only referred me to chemo since mine is too big for mohs surgery. Does Medicare cover this?
Many insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, do cover GentleCure / Image-Guided SRT, but you would need to consult with a dermatology practice offering the treatment to verify your insurance coverage.
Now I am worried as I only had 5 sessions of radiation on my nose and you are talking about 20! How do I know if all the cancer was destroyed?
GentleCure (which utilizes Image-Guided SRT) typically involves 15 to 20 short treatment sessions (about 15 minutes each) over the course of several weeks. Image-Guided SRT (Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy) is a type of radiation used just for skin cancer. It kills skin cancer cells using low levels of X-ray energy. This energy is like what dentists use to X-ray teeth. It is given by a Radiation Therapist in a dermatologist’s office.
Image-Guided SRT is the first and only radiation treatment for skin cancer that uses ultrasound images. The ultrasound images let your dermatologist see the exact size of the cancer so he or she can target the area with the precise dose. These images also show the cancer shrinking and going away after each treatment.
It should also be noted that Image-Guided SRT is not the same as other radiation treatments.
www.gentlecure.com/about-ig-srt/radiation-treatment/
What does SRT stand for?
Superficial Radiation Therapy. You can find more information about Image-Guided SRT here: www.gentlecure.com/about-ig-srt/